Lester Archer
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Bornc. 1838
DiedOctober 27, 1864
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaBranch
United States Army
Union Army
United States ArmyUnion Army
Lester Archer | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1838 |
| Died | October 27, 1864 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  96th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Lester Archer (c. 1838 – October 27, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Archer enlisted in the Army from Fort Edward, New York, in December 1861 and was promoted to Sergeant in June 1864.[1] He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1865, for his actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.[2]
